Tobie's+Letter

Dear Mom and Dad, It’s your daughter Tobie writing from a hotel near the North Sea. I just had the scariest moment of my life! I can’t believe that I survived this horrible crisis. This is the whole story. Three days ago, I was on the Forfarshire and she was passing through the Farne Islands on her way to Dundee. As you know, my friend Eve and I are moving to dundee for our amazing jobs. When we were half way through the Farne Islands, I saw great storm coming our way. Shortly after that, the captain informed us that the boiler had failed and the engine had stopped! I got so worried. Then the Forfarshire drifted into the storm. I fainted. It was a good thing that Eve got a bucket of water because thirty seconds later the ship started to break apart! We were terrified to learn that the ship only had one lifeboat. Rudely, the captain and eight other rich people squeezed on. Luckily, Eve, several other people in first class, and I climbed onto some rocks. The rocks were very slippery and strong waves pounded on me. I was positive that my live was over. Right when I was about to give up and let go, I could see a small flat- bottomed boat coming towards us. It was coming to save us! I was determined to hold on now that I was going to be rescued. A man got out of the boat to help us while a young girl struggled to keep the boat in place. The girl managed to get the row boat to us and she helped us on to it. They brought us to a light house and we were very weak so it was hard to climb up all of the stairs. I think the girl said that her name was Grace Darling but I’m not sure. They were very kind and let us recover from the crash. Now I have a very big fear of boats. Eve and I still have to get to Dundee. Some people are taking another boat, but we will be taking the train. I hope we still gets the job offer because we have gone through a lot. Wish us luck! Eve's parents will be coming down to visit us and you are more than welcome to join them. If not, I hope to see you soon! From, Tobie

Dear Tobie, Your father and I are so sorry to hear about this terrible event that happened to Eve and yourself. I hope you are doing ok. Dad and I are waiting at home but we would love to come up and visit with Eve's parents. Dad and I were crying at home when we recieved this letter. I was very excited to hear about some good news but I guess it wasnt such good news. That must of been so scary! I hope you are now safe and healthy. I am soo glad you are still alive.You must have been very nervous on those rocks with waves pounding on you. You must be very brave! That was very nice of Grace and her father to let you stay and rest at their home. I hope you thanked them. I cant believe the captain didnt tell you earlier that the boiler had failed and the engine had stopped. The captain should have got every one off the boat very fast and should have called up some people with boats. I guess there is nothing to do now though. We should probaly just move on. That is awful they only had one lifeboat. Aso that is so rude for the Captain to barge onto the lifeboat. He should have helped all of his passengers get on some kind of other boat. At least you and Eve are okay and safe. You guys should be very thankful and should do something nice for Grace and her father because they saved you and let you recover from the disaster. I am very glad to hear you and Eve are ok from the crash and hope to see you soon! Good luck on your job offer! I know you will both do great.

Love, Mom and Dad